ASBĀB AL-WURŪD SEBAGAI PENDEKATAN KONTEKSTUAL DALAM MEMAHAMI HADIS NABI SAW

Abstrak

Understanding hadith cannot be separated from the context in which it emerged. One of the important instruments used to uncover this context is Asbāb al-Wurūd, namely the information concerning the causes or circumstances underlying the transmission of a particular hadith. In practice, however, hadith are often understood solely through their textual meanings without adequate consideration of the historical and social contexts that accompany them, which may lead to misinterpretation. This study aims to analyze the concept of Asbāb al-Wurūd and examine its role as a contextual approach to understanding the Prophet’s traditions. The research employs a qualitative method based on library research. Data were collected from classical works on ʿUlūm al-Ḥadīth, literature on Asbāb al-Wurūd, and relevant scholarly sources, and were analyzed using a descriptive-analytical approach. The findings reveal that Asbāb al-Wurūd plays a significant role in uncovering the meaning of hadith more comprehensively, clarifying the objectives behind prophetic statements, limiting overly general interpretations, and connecting hadith texts with the social realities that gave rise to them. By understanding the circumstances surrounding the emergence of a hadith, its message can be interpreted more accurately and in accordance with the Prophet’s intended meaning. Therefore, Asbāb al-Wurūd functions not merely as historical information but also as a contextual approach that contributes to a more comprehensive, relevant, and balanced understanding of hadith while preventing purely textual interpretations.